AI Part I: Introduction to the Uncanny Valley
No conversation about the future is complete without a discussion of artificial intelligence (AI). There are quite a few misconceptions about what AI actually is and everyone has a slightly different way of approaching it. Usually… Continue Reading
Innovation And The New Space Age
They always say that hindsight is 20/20. This usually seems to apply to the speculation that is traditionally presented in the science fiction genre. To some degree, at least. There’s so much being explored in… Continue Reading
Mobile Apps in 2015: Some Numbers
Here at Wovax we get really excited about tech in general and where its innovations are taking the world. This week though, we’re going to revisit some of our own territory - but it is… Continue Reading
Why Did No One Care About NFC Until Apple Did?
One of the most talked about aspects of last fall’s new iPhone lineup was the Apple Pay feature. Using contactless NFC (near field communication) technology built into your phone, this software allows for making payment… Continue Reading
Digital Identity Is Becoming Important
Science fiction is one of the most important and interesting genres of storytelling that we have. Its strength lies in the ability to be a little more on-the-nose than normal and make its own obviousness easier… Continue Reading
Is A Car That Drives For You A Good Idea? Yep.
The most significant technological advances are the ones that allow our lives to become more efficient. This in turn frees up more hours during the day for activities beyond basic hunt-and-gather survival. Mass distribution of information - from Gutenberg's press to… Continue Reading
Product Quality and Tech Oversaturation
Right now CES is going on and that means there's some pretty neat tech on display. It also means a lot of this. Tech companies have a unique dilemma these days. They want to provide consumers with… Continue Reading
Facebook Is Not the Bad Guy
So what’s the deal with Facebook and small business? There’s been a lot of hullabaloo about it recently. Ever since Pages was introduced in late 2007, Facebook has provided a seemingly oxymoronic concept: free advertising. Paid… Continue Reading
Tech As An Open Source Commodity
Advancements in technology are an undoubtedly great thing. To us, the most appealing aspect is the accessibility. The thing that makes technology advancements so powerful is that it takes the unusual and fascinating and makes it… Continue Reading
Augmented Reality Is On The Way
Last week we started to dip into the world of wearable technology which naturally leads us to augmented reality. Virtual and augmented reality have started to become a big deal in the startup world. The… Continue Reading